Patricia Scales

About me

I've been a career educator for over 20 years. I currently serve as the Academic Coordinator for Brookstone College of Business and continue to be active in the classroom as a Business Instructor. My motto is "A student doesn't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." I was honored to receive the Career College Association National Teacher of the Year award in 2001. I just love teaching!

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Lori, It is always good for students to have something to reference. Just remember, we can always reference things at work, and afterall we are preparing our students for the real world. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi David, Your students are so fortunate to have you as an instructor. You really have a lot to bring to the class owning your practice. This can be a perfect network opportunity for students as well. Patricia

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Identifying challenging students

Hi Fred, I understand your points. An instructor should never let a challenging student control the classroom. It is so unfair to the other students. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Caron, To get buy in from my students, I like to bring in classified ads that pertain to mastering the course. The students see that the course is needed in order to be successful in their career. Patricai

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Julie, I like to share with students how much they could benefit from the class personally/professionally. I also like to tell about graduates success stories. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Jessica, What do you do to capture students attention? I like to go into class with an abundance of energy and mention income every opportunity I can. Patricia

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Following up with student assignments

Hi Anna, If students feel as though you are not going to grade/follow up with the assignment, they are not going to do it. They will put their energy into something that will be graded. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Beth, Picking a seasoned insructor's brain or a guru instructor in the area can be extremely helpful. They can give you great points to reduce your stress/anxiety level. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Cynthia, I like your perspective on this topic. I share personal life experiences only when they are applicable to the topic/lesson. Students really don't care to hear about our personal lives. They want to be taught. Patricia

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Kristine, I like how you use the term invested. Once students feel that their is an investment, it serves as a buy in. Students need to know that there is a return! Patricia

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